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How I Define Myself


In the past, I am

sad

struggling

in pain

uncomfortable

unsure

In the future, I am

secure

happy

whole

comfortable in my skin

proud

I define myself not by who I was,

but who I choose to be.

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pkpope818
<p>In the past, I am</p><p>sad</p><p>struggling</p><p>in pain</p><p>uncomfortable</p><p>unsure</p><p>In the future, I am</p><p>secure</p><p>happy</p><p>whole</p><p>comfortable in my&nbsp;</p>

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